FIFA Plans to Change Penalty Rules: What Will Happen to Rebounding the Ball.

According to inkorr.com: The International Football Federation (FIFA) is discussing possible changes to the rules of executing penalties. One of the innovations may be a ban on rebounding the ball if the goalkeeper deflects it. Instead, they plan to introduce a goal kick. Regarding situations where the ball hits the goal frame after a penalty is taken, this issue remains unresolved.

These changes could come into effect in the 2026/2027 season, so players will execute penalties according to current rules at the 2026 World Cup. In the match against Azerbaijan, the Ukrainian national team achieved a 1:1 draw.

World Cup Qualifiers. Group D

Azerbaijan – Ukraine 1:1 (0:0).

Goals: Makhmudov (72, pen.) – Sudakov (51).

The next qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup will see the Ukrainian national team play against Iceland on October 10. The previous match against France ended in a defeat for the Ukrainian team with a score of 0:2.

In the match Ukraine – France, Ukrainian fans supported their team by raising a banner saying 'Fortress of Europe'.

Therefore, the new changes to the rules could significantly impact the game, but for now, they remain in the discussion stage. The Ukrainian national team is currently continuing preparations for the upcoming matches and hopes for successful performances in the World Cup qualifiers.